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Barbara Springer Obituary

Springer, Barbara M. (nee Gemo) Age 72, late of Lockport, passed away unexpectedly but peacefully March 30, 2016. Born in Crystal Falls, MI, living in Chicago, and residing in the Lago Vista Community, Lockport for the past 10 years. Retired from Advocate Trinity Hospital Chicago in 2003 after many years of service. Member of St. Dennis Church, Lockport. Very active in the Lagos Vista Community, where she enjoyed playing cards, traveling and attending social functions in the club house. But, most of all, Barbara's biggest joy in life was her grandchildren. Preceded in death by her beloved husband, Jerome Springer (2010); parents, Isidore and Edith (DeRossi) Gemo; one brother, Dennis Gemo and maternal and paternal grandparents. Survived by her three devoted children, Sharon Springer of Mt. Vernon, Daniel (Kori) Springer of Oak Forest and Linda Stanich of Forest Grove, OR.; adored grandma to nine, Joseph, Kortni, Stephanie, Andrew, Kaylee, Matthew, Kyle, Zachary and Kristopher. Please omit flowers. Services will be held Thursday, April 7, 2016 9:30 a.m. in the O'Neil Funeral Home Chapel, 1105 E. 9th St., Lockport, IL 60441 to St. Dennis Church, Lockport for Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. Entombment Good Shepherd Cemetery, Orland Park. Visitation Wednesday, April 6, 2016 from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Family and friends can sign the online guestbook or to attain directions at: www.oneilfuneralhome.com.



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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Apr. 4, 2016.

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Christina Weis

April 7, 2016

Our deepest symphathies.

Kevin David Sweeney

April 6, 2016

INTENSE-SYMPATHY I-WAS MARRIED 2: HER "OLDEST"-DAYGHTER, SHARRON MARIE SPRINGER-BENSON 48th. I-REMEMBER: "EASTER, THANKSGIVING, CHRISTMAS (a nd) NEW-YEARS" CELEBRATIONS!! GOD-BLESS HER (and) FAMILY AT THIS-TIME!!

Sharron Marie SpringerBenson, 48th

April 6, 2016

I'VE NOT SEEN HER 4 SEVERAL-YEARS, BUT WE WOULD-TALK/TEXT EVERY OTHER-WEEK/MONTH 2 KEEP-IN-TOUCH W WHAT WAS HAPPENING-IN OUR OWN SEPARATE-LIVES (and) IN MY "BELOVED"-SON, JOSEPH III LIFE (and) SENT CARDS (and) PICS DURING CHRISTIAN/TRADITIONAL-HOLIDAYS!! IT HAS SADDENED-ME OF HER PENDING-LOSS 4: MYSELF/SON JOSEPH III, BROTHER-DANIEL, SISTER-LINDA (and) HER OTHER-GRANDCHILDREN!! I'LL BE IN-ATTENDANCE AT THE-WAKE/VISITATION TODAY ARRIVING-SHORTLY!!

Joseph Springer-Sweeney III

April 6, 2016

DEEPEST-SYMPATHY

Denise Marynowski

April 5, 2016

Barbara was dear friend and a joy to know for the 11 years she live in Lago Vista. She was the best neighbor we have ever known. We will remember her laughter and her pride telling stories about her family.

Remember the good times and the funny times. They will bring her close again.

April 4, 2016

To the Springer Family,

I went to high school with Barbara, and want to express my sincere sympathy. I spoke with Barb about five years ago, when we had our 50th Reunion. I believe she was out of town visiting family, was sorry she couldn't attend the reunion, but expressed how happy she was to be with family.

She and the entire family will be remembered in my prayers.

Patty Perrotta Lange

Fred R

April 4, 2016

To the Springer family: We are truly saddened for your loss and offer our deepest condolences. Draw close to God during this time and he will draw close to you.

Kathy DeCero

April 1, 2016

I was a friend of your mom 's while living at Lago. I am truly sorry for your loss. I will keep your families in my prayers.
God bless you.
Kathy DeCero

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Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

O'Neil Funeral Home and Heritage Crematory - Lockport

1105 E. 9th St., Lockport, IL 60441

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9:30 a.m.

O'Neil Funeral Home and Heritage Crematory - Lockport

1105 E. 9th St., Lockport, IL 60441

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7

Mass of Christian Burial

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St. Dennis Church

Lockport, IL 60441

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1105 E. 9th St., Lockport, IL 60441

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